IAFF Adds Support for Local Leaders to Combat COVID Economy
Matt Lowery, Local 3520 East Pierce, named IAFF Strategic Campaign Specialist to help local leaders combat the effects of a COVID-19 damaged economy.
Meet Retirees Association Board Member Steve Hostetter
Retired fire fighter Pete Hostetter, a fire service brother for life and a self described "personal finance nerd", serves on the WSCFF Retirees Association Board.
Meet Retirees Association Board Member Roy Orlando
Retired Tacoma Fire Fighter Roy Orlando serves on WSCFF Retirees Association Board. His vision is to see that all LEOFF members are fairly represented and that their pensions and benefits are protected or improved.
We Can Do Better!
At this pivotal point in our country’s history, the Washington State Council of Fire Fighters is proud to stand with our brothers and sisters across this great state and nation and say, black lives matter! Racism, bias, and intolerance must end if we are to achieve what is described in our Declaration of Independence...
Retirees Association Moves Forward
The newly formed WSCFF Retirees Association is dedicated to inspiring, organizing and building a robust, empowered community for retired firefighters. The Retirees Association Board, made up of LEOFF 1 and LEOFF 2 retired members, was not able to meet in person, as planned, in April. Nonetheless they continue to move forward to serve the...
WSCFF Locals Provide Critical Information on COVID-19 Quarantine
Jeff Wainwright, WSCFF 2nd District Representative and Chair of the WSCFF Wildland Committee, represents the WSCFF at the Washington State Fire Defense Committee (FDC). Here, he reports on the birth of the COVID-19 Quarantine Report.
WSCFF President Dennis Lawson Calls on “Freedom” Foundation to Stop Harassing Fire Fighters
On Friday, WSCFF President Dennis Lawson called on State Policy Network President Tracie Sharp and the "Freedom" Foundation to stop harrassing fire fighters at their homes.
Legislature Takes Strongest Stand Yet to Phase out PFAS in Firefighting Foam
Washington State Senate today overwhelmingly approved a bill that closes several major gaps in the state’s effort to phase out toxic PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam.
WSCFF Members Support Striking Swedish Healthcare Workers
Union fire fighters turned out in force on Wednesday, January 29, to march and rally with striking nurses and health care workers in Seattle.
Remembering Union Leader Ken Strong
Remembering retired Spokane fire fighter, union leader, mentor, advocate, friend Ken Strong.